This motto powers the unique program offered by Midreshet Torat Chessed, a seminary for post high school girls located on the campus of Bet Elezraki, a world renown Emunah children’s home. The partnership forged between the seminary and Bet Elezraki allows MTC to offer its students a unique combination of serious Torah study, and truly meaningful chessed opportunities.
Mornings at MTC are spent in a wide range of classes with expert educators. Through these classes, each student gains a better understanding of herself and her Judaism. The students explore their Jewish roots, connect to their people’s history, and discover their place in the story of our people. Afternoons are dedicated to the children at the Bet Elezraki children’s home. Each student is assigned to a small group of children, with whom she works throughout the year. Under the weekly guidance and tutelage of trained social workers they greet their kids every day after school, help them with their homework,, and share life’s ups and downs. These girls develop a deep connection with the BE children, and become an integral part of their lives. They learn the power of giving, and that giving is really receiving.
Rounding out the program is the opportunity to experience the land of Israel as never before. Through fun and exciting tiyulim, they learn to connect with the land of their forefathers in a deep and meaningful way. These trips help their learning come alive, and foster a deep appreciation of their nations past, present, and future. Numerous shabbatonim in communities across the country introduce the students to Jews of all stripes and types, giving them a keen understanding of the beautiful tapestry of Israeli society. In addition, each student’s bond to Eretz Yisroel is further strengthened as she works hand-in-hand with bnot sheirut – Israeli girls their own age who are spending their year in national service as counselors to the BE children.
The MTC experience is a powerful one. The students learn to recognize their own singular talents and strengths within the context of Jewish life and the Jewish land, and also learn, in the most concrete way, the power of their ability to give. These two life lessons which are experienced daily will complement and mutually enhance each other in a beautiful way, creating an experience that will last a lifetime.
For more information about this program, please check our website at toratchessed.com, or contact Rav Yossi Goldin, Menahel, at [email protected], or feel free to call him at 1-856-393-4749. Shira Melamed, the Assistant Principal, will be at Frisch Israel Night, Ramaz Israel Night, Bruriah, and Kushner on Tuesday, Nov. 18th & Wednesday Nov. 19th. If you have any questions/interest in meeting with Mrs. Melamed, she can be reached at [email protected]
